Yes, I received Louis today at noon. I am quite keen to sample this one, albeit the thing is really not meant to be drank when it really is in its' nappies. Or so say the makers. The lineage is impeccable as we have read and researched so I hope it lives up to expectations. It will obviously be compared with its 'drink now' Brothers and Sisters cabernet 2014. Saying that, 'drink now' does not mean that the B&S will not last 6-10years. It surely will.It is the style in making it.
Back to the concept of expectations as I have a recent example. One of the West Oz wineries, namely Churchview sold their Bartondale Cabernet 2012 thru the 'Fo. Normally about sixty dollars (like this King Louis), I had my only one and although I liked it, it didn't come across as being worth the money over their thirty five dollar St Johns range. Expectations were not exceeded unfortunately. At twenty a bottle, you can't compaln. This brings me to the regal King Louis. Expectations are great again for this one, perhaps more so considering how wonderful the Brothers and Sisters is.
I expect sigmadelta and myself to give a few tasting notes in the next week.
Further to my telephone conversation last week, I believe the gals at FG are working on a super premium Cab. Something to usurp the King. I call this marketing, more hands on and more spending on better barrels. Who really knows ? I mentioned McGuigans are or have been working on a hundred and fifty bucker super premium. The proof is in the pudding. Sorry only Wozza with his immaculate taste buds can discern this wine characteristic. More like the proof is in the tasting.
I will leave you with a famous line pertaining to the magnificent wines that Fox Gordon produce.( I know recent Hannah's Swings have polarized folks a little). The King is dead, long live the King.